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Sánchez Unveils Climate State Pact After Record Wildfires, Seeks Coordination With Neighbors

He lacks a parliamentary majority, leaving the plan’s approval uncertain.

A helicopter from the Marroxo Brigade of Monforte de Lemos, makes a water drop directed by the group leader of BRICA (Special Reinforcement Brigade for Wildfires in Andalusia) from Granada, over a wildfire in Larouco, Lugo area, Galicia region, Spain, August 17, 2025. REUTERS/Mikel Konate//File Photo
Spain was badly hit by a succession of heatwaves and drought this summer, fuelling a wave of wildfires
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Overview

  • Civil Protection declared the latest wildfire wave over, reporting more than 300,000 hectares burned in under a month, four deaths, 48 injuries and nearly 36,000 evacuations.
  • European data show Spain has set a new annual record for area burned, surpassing the 2022 total since records began in 2006.
  • The proposed pact outlines stronger fire prevention, new water infrastructure, limits on building in high‑risk zones and heat protections for workers, with the government saying it will take the plan to cabinet on Tuesday for approval and public consultation.
  • Sánchez said he will seek joint work with Portugal and France and engage the European Commission to coordinate the measures.
  • The initiative faces resistance from the People’s Party, Vox and Podemos as parties trade blame over prevention failures, arson claims and resource allocation.